The Mall of San Juan offers sneak peek today

Located in an area that attracts nearly 5 million tourists per year, the mall will be the first Caribbean location for major U.S. retailers Nordstrom and Saks Fifth Avenue.

High-ranking executives from Taubman and New Century Development, Inc. — developers of the $475 million The Mall of San Juan retail complex — will be on hand today to offer a sneak peek of the property to members of the media, a day before it officially opens for business.

The walk-through also comes a few days after anchor tenants Nordstrom and Saks Fifth Avenue opened their doors for a preview.

More than 60 percent of the 650,000-square-foot shopping center’s restaurants and retailers will be unique-to-market, executives said. The property was developed through a partnership between stateside mall operator Taubman and New Century Development Inc., a Puerto Rico-based a real estate development firm responsible for building out the 30-acre parcel of land.

“The Mall of San Juan brings together an exciting collection of world-class brands that are making their first forays into Puerto Rico,” said William S. Taubman, chief operating officer for Taubman Centers. “With its distinctive offerings and beautiful setting, the center will be a favorite stop for both island residents and tourists.”

The Mall of San Juan’s retail line-up includes everything from luxury brands to shoppers’ favorites, most of which were anticipated and confirmed by this media outlet in recent weeks. (An asterisk [*] indicates a unique-to-market offering.)

*Abuela Goye (coming soon)

*Agent Provocateur (coming soon)

*American Cut (coming soon)

Ann Taylor (coming soon)

Banana Republic

Bath & Body Works

BCBG MAX AZRIA (coming soon)

bebe

*Big Time (coming soon)

*BRIO Tuscan Grille (coming soon)

Brooks Brothers (coming soon)

Brow Art 23 (coming soon)

*Bulgari (coming soon)

*Burger & Beer Joint

*Camicissima

*Carmen Steffens (coming soon)

CH Carolina Herrera (coming soon)

*Cellairis

Chico’s

Claro

Claro kiosk

*Coach

*Daniel Espinosa (coming soon)

*Designer Eyes (coming soon)

*Diventi Bella

*Evocent Jewelry

*Finish Line

*Fit2Run (coming soon)

*Fix, Color & More (coming soon)

*Footaction

Forever Flawless

Gap

*Geox

*Giuseppe Zanotti Design

Gucci (coming soon)

Gustavo Arango (coming soon)

Hacienda Monte Alto coffee kiosk

*Herve Leger

*Hollister (coming soon)

*Invicta (coming soon)

*Janie and Jack

*Jimmy Choo (coming soon)

*kate spade new york

*Kona Grill

Loft (coming soon)

Louis Vuitton

Lucky Brand (coming soon)

*lululemon (coming soon)

*LUSH Fresh Handmade Cosmetics (coming soon)

*Mercato Centrale (coming soon)

*Melissa Shop (coming soon)

*Nordstrom with restaurants: Bazille, Habitant and eBar

Nouvelle D’Spa Boutique (coming soon)

*Oil & Vinegar (coming soon)

*OMEGA

Pandora

Perfume Plus (coming soon)

*Pottery Barn (coming soon)

*Saks Fifth Avenue with restaurant: Sophie’s

Soma

*Swarovski (coming soon)

*Swatch (coming soon)

*Teavana

T-Mobile

*Tommy Bahama (coming soon)

*Tory Burch (coming soon)

*Vans

*Versace

Victoria’s Secret

White House|Black Market

*Williams-Sonoma (coming soon)

Zara (coming soon)

Mall announces partnerships
As part of its arrival and looking to engage shoppers, The Mall of San Juan announced it will offer a number of services to enhance the visitor experience in partnership with Royal Caribbean, Hospital Auxilio Mutuo, JetBlue, Wyndham and Garage Europa Porsche Center.

“The Mall of San Juan offers a new kind of visitor experience,” said Marnie Marquina, marketing & sponsorship director. “Beyond the stores and restaurants, many of which are unique to the market, our visitors will enjoy the innovative amenities and conveniences made possible by our partners.”

The Mall of San Juan has partnered with Visa, making it the preferred method of payment at the center’s shopping, dining and entertainment venues. Visa will offer the Visa Club, exclusive to The Mall of San Juan, with cardholder promotions, access to special events and premium discounts.

Royal Caribbean and Hospital Auxilio Mutuo will sponsor a children’s play area, located on the mall’s lower-level.

Meanwhile, JetBlue will offer a variety of entertainment on the mall’s grand court stage during the center’s grand opening weekend. Starting in August, visitors to the dining terrace will be able to enjoy monthly live performances on the first weekend of each month. The future terrace will feature panoramic views across the San Juan lagoon to the city skyline and ocean.

Finally, The Mall of San Juan has partnered with several mall retailers and restaurants to provide out-of-town guests with special offers and discounts as part of its “Passport to Shopping” program. Visitors traveling from more than 50 miles away are encouraged to stop by the customer service desk to pick up their passport and learn more about the program.

“We’re proud to be partnering with these select brands that are doing so much to enhance The Mall of San Juan shopping experience,” added Marquina.